update…..This letter is a little over a week old so some of the information is little old. Maeven does not have to have braces or any foot work done right now, so that’s a huge praise! Thanks so much for all your prayers!
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another baby doctor check up…
Tomorrow we go back to see Dr. Smith and see how our Judah is developing. For the past few days with the weight of the baby and sitting on hard seats at the YHBC couples retreat Erin has had a lot of pain in her legs and stiffness when she tries to walk after sitting. With us having a lot to do in the next few weeks including attending a Missions Conference at a supporting church in Northern Kentucky. Please continue to pray for both health and safety for Erin and baby Judah!
my baby girl is under the weather…
This morning Erin went into our nursery to get Maeven up to face the day when she discovered our sweet little girl was whimpering, running a temperature and scratching at her ears. So we called the doctors office and got her an appointment to make sure everything was ok. It turns out our girl has a double ear infection and possible sinus infection. So we are hitting the antibiotics now hoping she will feel better soon and that her fever won’t spike.
Maeven playing with Daddy's old teddy bear...
Also, please keep praying for Erin. With the arrival of Judah fast approaching she is feeling more and more worn out from the pregnancy and keeping up with Maeven while I am away at work. Pray that she will have the energy she needs, the rest she needs, and just peace through this good but stressful time of life. Also pray that I will had more opportunities to take stress off of her during this time.
Hope you have a great weekend!
anniversary number 3….
Three years ago today, I made the best decision ever when I said I do to my beautiful wife Erin. I can’t believe it’s been three years and how how much has happened in such a short amount of time. From kids, to moving, to all kinds of work and ministry changes. However through it all these past three years I have had the best partner that I could have ever of dreamed of. When I was growing up my mom used to say that when we get married we need to marry our best friend and confidant. And that is exactly what I did and what God blessed me with. I look forward to many more years to come!
no braces needed!!!
This morning we took Maeven to her appointment at the Shriner’s Children’s hospital in Lexington to find out if she needed braces to help strengthen her little legs. After a short night of little sleep and lots of worry, Erin and I said a family prayer and headed out about 7 this morning. When we arrived Maeven was excited to see that they had a big play room where there were lots of toys. She especially had fun in the little tykes car that she was able to drive!
We finally got back to the room where Maeven was able to visit with the doctor. Once there we walked here around so they could observe how she attempted to walk and then they examined her feet and legs. The whole time I must say that we were amazed at how well she did while being handled and made to walk. I would have bet anything that there would be a meltdown, but she was a sweet heart and let them do all they needed to check up.
The doctor told us that basically her ligaments haven’t full strengthened yet, but not to be worried. He said he saw nothing deformed or really to worry about. Basically that as she becomes more motivated to walk she will begin to try harder and more often. As for her left foot that turns out pretty badly, once again he said that it just needed strengthening. The doctor said unless Maeven starts to regress or the foot doesn’t start to correct itself by the time she goes to kindergarten not to worry.
While nothing with Maeven was life threatening or had her in pain, there was a huge sense of relief for Erin and I to hear that she was developing fine and that walking would just take a bit more time. God definitely answered our prayers and we have a happy pain free little girl!
We had a few errands to run after the doctor’s appointment and after an early morning Maeven made it through lunch and passed out for the rest of the ride home. So great to see our sweet girl sleeping peacefully and pain free!
